“State of Maine Clock and Watch Collectors” Established April 27, 1969 “Maine Chapter 89, NAWCC” Chartered October 26, 1975 July 30, 2005 Meeting Minutes 162^nd Meeting in our 36^th Year
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	· Location: Changes meeting to meeting…but always somewhere wicked good! · When: Normally Third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September & November · Membership Information on WEB: http://www.nawcc89.org/ · SECRETARY: Ern Grover, 26 Webster Street, Springvale, ME 04083 (207) 490-3500
	“Welcome to Maine, the way life should be!” Chapter 89 has ninety-three members, but it’s not always easy for everyone to “get thay-er frum hear-er”. Maine’s a big state. Thirty-two members and guests arrived at the Rockport Boat Club in dow-east Rockport, Maine. There was a light breeze. We either got a whiff of the lobsters, corn and chicken cooking, or a whiff of the lobstermen at the next landing float cutting bait. All in all, it was a wonderful “puffy cloud” day, lots of sunshine and simply a perfect day for a picnic. It was good to be back at the Rockport Boat Club. Sweet Maine! Newcomers aren’t strangers for long, for Chapter 89 is known for good hospitality. Everyone enjoyed the “har-bah” view and “go-en-ons” at Rockport Harbor. Nearly dozen members sitting near the edge of the quay with flip-ups flipped down. That’s the way we like it in Maine! The 162^nd meeting and 36^th year of Maine Chapter 89 got underway at 11:00 a.m. with some NEW faces in the crowd. During the Welcome Hour, we caught up on the latest news. The Business Meeting started around 1:15 PM, led by President John Hannington. He welcomed members and guests during his opening introduction. OLD BUSINESS: FNAWCC Cal Morgan rendered a reading of the Minutes of the Meeting for our May 2005 meeting. Treasurer Jim Powers rendered the Treasurer’s report. The membership accepted both reports. NEW BUSINESS: Looking ahead: Star Fellow NAWCC Joseph Katra will present "Downeast & Central Maine Clockmakers" during our September 17, 2005 meeting at The Tradewinds in Rockland, Maine. November 19, 2005 marks the date of the Chapter 89 Annual Auction and Election of Officers at a location to be announced. NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED: President Hannington officiated in the induction of Douglas Hopkins of Brunswick and David Blanchard of Camden. Welcome to Chapter 89. Raffle drawing: Dave Blanchard won the $20 first drawing, and Natalie Morgan won the $10 prize. presentation: While folks continued to pick corn from between teeth (some from dentures), James Lea began his presentation “Clock Case Restoration”. For more than forty years master craftsman James Lea has worked in his one-man shop, striving to preserve the high quality and craftsmanship for which early American clockmakers are justifiably renowned. His loves of antique clocks and woodworking have come together to produce the finest reproduction American clocks available today. With pride in the traditions of a bygone era, he custom builds each work of art with flawless attention to detail. Jim Lea is a member of the American Institute of Conservation. He gave an extremely informative and interesting lecture about clock case restoration and refinishing to include waxing, varnishing and French polishing techniques as well as lacquer application with dye coloring, stick shellac, stain pencils, color blending and brushing techniques. thank you: A special “Thank you!” goes to Jim & Barbara Lea worked tirelessly in hosting and setting up the club building, and to John and Nancy Hannington for coordinating the cooking and meeting activities. Invitation: Come join us at a future meeting. We’d love to show you some Maine hospitality. FNAWCC Cal Morgan For Ern Grover, Chapter 89 Secretary Lobster “Picnick” Pictures here Back to Home Page